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Jan O

Clancy, MT
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Retired, gardener, photographer, DIYer


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  • The sink is the original one from the kitchen in the house, salvaged from the cellar. 18
  • The shelf is a $3 thrift store find. 7
  • The door knob plates from the old door. 1
  • The other plate. 1
  • A couple of clearanced hooks from Hobby Lobby. 1
  • I installed wire mesh into the window space and added this cross section so I would have a place to mount an old rake head for a tool rack. 2
  • The bench is in heavy use already. 12
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Potting Bench

When we replaced the old front door on our 100 year old home, I couldn't bring myself to throw the old one away. This is how we transformed it into a potting bench with repurposed lumber ...»
and few new bits and pieces.

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Lori J Broken Bow, NE
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    Absolutely stunning !!!
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  • Knotty pine doors are fine for a cabin but after a while the knots can get on your nerves. 6
  • Green and white is the main theme now. 18
  • What to do when you can't afford a new counter top? Especially if you like stone? 4
  • simply! I used stone looking wall paper and 5 coats of latex Polyethurethan and this counter top still looks like new a year later. 13
  • Problem area behind the stove. We all know how hard it is to clean the wall behind the stove.
  • I solved this problem by installing a metal looking vinyl back splash and it cleans like a charm. 8
  • To paint over knotty pine is only possible if you use "Kills' to prevent the knots from bleeding through. I didn't want the board look either. Refacing doors costs a lot of money. I did it myself by using "hard board that I glued over the surface of the bottom doors and then painted. I also took all the black hinges and handles off and coated them with silver rustoleum 3
  • I didn't bother to do the same treatment with the top cabinets. I simply removed them and have open shelves. Now I don't have to open and shut the cabinet doors putting dishes away. Work wonderfully for me. 5
  • The wood work is now painted white and I made a small pantry out of what was once a broom closet and catch area.
  • My new kitchen pantry. 2
  • The ugliest. old floor you can imagine. By the way, I married my husband who lived in this house for 26 years just 3 years ago. It was time to change this floor 5
  • To add a little interest I put the new floor tiles in diagonally. 7
  • Instead of painting the walls I used wall paper illusions with a faux traventine marble look. To make this washable, it received a coating of artist glaze. Now I can wash the kitchen walls at without damaging the wall paper. 4
  • An old glass table with chairs received a new look. I didn't want to buy spray paint to cover up this dark green metal furniture and breath in the fumes. The old paint had peeled in places and it's white primer coat was showing.
  • A simple solution was to sponge over the old paint using a lighter green and covering the seats of the chairs with new washable, indoor outdoor fabric.
  • And here it is, all done 5
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Remodeling a dark, dingy kitchen on a low budget

Our kitchen is facing north and has one small window, hence there was not much light. The knotty pine look was getting on my nerves and so did the ugly, red Formica counter top, including ...»
a 70th look linoleum brick floor all worn and the wood work being a very dark brown didn't help to make this kitchen into a cheery place to work in. I love light! Especially during Colorado's long winter month. I remodeled this entire kitchen from top to bottom for less than $900.00

Carla K
Carla K Ouray, CO
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  • Jan O
    Commented on Jun 11, 2012
    Wow !! awesome idea on the counter top, sounds easier than painting. Great work !
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Gardening: anyone know what this plant is?

My husband brushed up against it, and it "trashed" his forearm. It has been 10 days and the arm is still red and sore and peeling. I have looked into poison ivy, oak, and sumac, and none match. Thanks!

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Cheryl S Show Low, AZ
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  • Jan O
    Commented on May 03, 2012
    Take it (wear gloves and a baggy) to your local extension office!!
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Our Super Cheap and Simple Raised Garden Bed

When you've got your mind set on something, things can happen fast! Also, being willing to take less than stellar boards for this type of project can help save money if you ask for a ...»
discount. We used a spade to dig up the grass, built the box, filled it in and planted it in just over 24 hours. Now I just hope our veggies survive! While doing it we found that we've got grubs so we'll have to figure out how to combat that later! For lots more details go to http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2012/04/our-s...

Crystal - 29 Rue House
Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT
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  • Jan O
    Commented on Apr 18, 2012
    Did that, also I put a 1 inch hole in side corner to put my hose through to hook up to my ...»
    soaker hoses. In MT I then covered with clear heavy plastic to warm and germinate my seeds.

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Carpenter Bee Trap

I wanted to hold off on posting this until I got some successful responses but it does look like DIY carpenter bee traps work. Google "No Sting Bee Trap" for a video but here are some examples sent to me by folks who've made one themselves.

Walter Reeves
Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
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    Commented on Apr 12, 2012
    I must give it a try !! thanks
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Mason jar chandelier

I wanted a mason jar chandelier, but did not like the prices so my husband made me one for around $30. we went to a local flea market and found the actual light fixture

for $20. We had to make sure that the metal plates under the candles were big enough to hold the jars. purchased the large mouth mason jars at wal mart for $10. we then painted the light fixture, epoxied the metal rings for the jars in the plates under the candles. all toghether less than $32

Sheri S
Sheri S Guston, KY
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  • Jan O
    Commented on Apr 10, 2012
    Yeppers done one too. I get lots of compliments off it!!
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  • Jan O
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  • Lighter application of stainfor an interior area.  Eco friendly materials allow for this kind of color control

Eco-friendly floor staining can transform cracks lines from dark to light. Our clients love this floor effect. Do you?

This shows multiple applications of Translucent Brown professional staining material. 2 coats of sealer and 3 coats of wax.
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Amazing Improvements and ... Marietta, GA
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My Refurbished Furniture

Antique headboard I refinished to go with my decor for my bedroom, and an old white shutter I bought at a yard sale and made into a wall decoration for hanging hats or jewelry or whatever I choose.

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Rhonda M Council Bluffs, IA
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  • Jan O
    Commented on Apr 06, 2012
    wow, thanks for the inspiration, been trying to come up with something like that
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